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Nakanoshima, Kagoshima
Nakanoshima, Kagoshima
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Kogajajima
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Otake
Mount Otake
Mount Otake
Kagoshima, Japan

Toshima

Toshima is a village in Kagoshima, Japan, 397 m above sea level, close to the sea. It has a population of about 761 (2021). The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now22°C
Best timeSep–Nov
Population761
Local time18:28
29.87° N, 129.87° EElevation 397 mUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
Postal code891-5201
The year in Toshimaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec64October
October: high / low24° / 22°
Rain this month301mm
Sea this month27°
Best timeSep–Nov

Best: Sep–Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Toshima at a glance

Best time to visitSep–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in August

Coolest month12°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

359 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

271 mm of rain

Warmest sea29°C

August

Weather in Toshima

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
22°C

Cloudy · wind 50 km/h · humidity 74%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct24°22°
Wed28 Oct21°20°
Thu29 Oct24°22°
Fri30 Oct24°23°1.4 mm
Sat31 Oct23°21°
Sun1 Nov25°21°
Mon2 Nov25°23°3.4 mm
Tue3 Nov23°21°
Wed4 Nov23°22°
Thu5 Nov23°21°1.2 mm

When to go to Toshima

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score353949565651485157646748
High15°15°17°20°23°25°28°28°26°24°20°16°
Low12°12°14°18°21°23°26°26°25°22°18°14°
Rain (mm)294289455443475839359330426301300271
Wet days141316151824252121151115
Sea22°21°22°23°25°26°28°29°28°27°25°23°

What's on in Toshima

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Nature around Toshima

Nature in Japan

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Japan seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Toshima

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Toshima

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.8Toshima 73 km ↓2009 · 73 km
6.7Minamitane 79 km ↘1951 · 139 km
6.7Toshima 41 km ←1968 · 41 km
6.6Nakatane 13 km →1996 · 141 km

Tsunamis · Toshima

Tsunami archive

Towns and villages around Toshima

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Toshima from above

Postal code

891-5201

Getting to Toshima

Yakushima AirportKUM
96 km
New Tanegashima AirportTNE
136 km
Amami AirportASJ
160 km
中之島Ferry port
3.5 km
口之島Ferry port
15 km

Places near Toshima

Places with a climate like Toshima

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Toshima?
Based on 30-year climate normals, September, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Toshima.
What is the hottest month in Toshima?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Toshima?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Toshima?
July is the wettest month with about 359 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Toshima?
The sea is warmest in August at about 29°C and coolest in February at about 21°C.
What is the postal code of Toshima?
The postal code of Toshima is 891-5201.